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Government of Canada provides funding for the AfroMonde Festival


MONTRÉAL, August 8, 2026

The AfroMonde Festival is an invitation to celebrate the richness of Afro-descendant cultural heritage and deepen our understanding of it through a wide range of expressions, including music, dance, culinary traditions, entrepreneurship and visual arts. A highlight of Montréal’s summer, this gathering brings together Afro-descendant entrepreneurs, thinkers, creators and artists, creating a space to celebrate talent, amplify diverse voices and showcase the stories that shape Canada, while contributing to the local economy.

Yesterday, Madeleine Chenette, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Sport) and Member of Parliament (Thérèse-De Blainville), announced $10, 000 in funding for the AfroMonde Festival through Canadian Heritage’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program. She made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.



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The Government of Canada to announce investments supporting Indigenous-led economic development and infrastructure in the Northwest Territories


Yellowknife, NT, August 7, 2026 — Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, will announce funding for four Indigenous-led projects that strengthen the Northwest Territories’ economy and infrastructure.

A media availability will follow.

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Time: 12:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
Please arrive by 12:15 p.m. (MDT)

Location: 
North-Wright Airways passenger terminal
111 McMillan Street
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories



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Alberta

Death of an inmate from Edmonton Institution for Women


August 7, 2026 – Edmonton, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada

On August 6, 2026, Kiara Mooswa, an inmate from Edmonton Institution for Women, died while in our custody.

At the time of death, the inmate was 24 years old and had been serving a sentence of seven years and 20 days since April 11, 2024.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.



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Media Availability at La Mauricie National Park


Friday August 7, 2026            Shawinigan, Quebec                     Parks Canada

The Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature); the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue; and Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, will be available to the media to highlight the Canada Strong Pass.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

 

The details are as follows:

 

Date:               Monday, August 10, 2026

Time:              10:45 a.m (EDT)

                        11:15 a.m. (EDT) b-roll footage opportunity in the park

 

Location:        La Mauricie national park, Saint-Jean-Des-Piles entrance ,
                         Rivière-à-la-pêche Pavilion (6km from the entrance)..  

 

RSVP:             Please RSVP to William.DesMarais@ec.gc.ca

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Government of Canada invests in the performing arts in Kitchener


KITCHENER, Ontario – Tim Louis, Member of Parliament (Kitchener–Conestoga), will announce funding for a performing arts organization in Kitchener on Monday. He will make the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

DATE:

Monday, August 10, 2026

TIME:

12 p.m.

Media representatives wishing to attend this event must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to media@pch.gc.ca by 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.



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Government of Canada supports the return of the Taste of the Danforth


TORONTO, August 5, 2026

Across the country, festivals bring Canadians together to celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions that make our communities vibrant and inclusive. They also attract millions of visitors from around the world, enriching local economies and helping to make Canada stronger.

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced funding of up to $100,000 through the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program to GreekTown on the Danforth Business Improvement Area for the Taste of the Danforth festival, Canada’s largest street festival.

This investment will support the return of the Taste of the Danforth following a two-year hiatus, continuing a tradition that began in 1994 as a celebration of Greek food and culture and has since become a symbol of Canada’s multiculturalism.



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